beep Synonyms
Another word for beep
• noun (Context 1)
A short, high-pitched sound emitted by electronic equipment, such as a computer, microwave, or timer, or by a vehicle horn.
"Please leave your name and phone number after the bleep."
• verb (Context 2)
To produce a short, high-pitched sound (especially of an electronic device or a vehicle horn).
"The microwave beeped three times to indicate that the soup was ready."
• verb (Context 3)
To cause the horn of a vehicle to make a short sound, typically as a signal or warning.
"She beeped the horn gently to let her friend know she was waiting in the driveway."
• interjection (Context 4)
Used to imitate the short, high-pitched sound of a car horn or an electronic device, or playfully used to tell someone to get out of the way.
"toot, toot! Coming through with these heavy boxes!"
• verb (Context 5)
To summon or alert someone by sending a signal to their pager or electronic device.
"The hospital operator beeped the on-call surgeon as soon as the patient arrived."